Birmingham Airport has recruited a new commercial boss and travel trade executive as part of the hub’s “ambitious growth strategy”.
Matt Hazelwood joins the top team as chief commercial officer, while Tobias Morter becomes business and travel trade executive.
Before joining Birmingham, Hazelwood was chief commercial officer at AGS Airports Group, overseeing commercial activity across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports.
Previously, he worked at easyJet, Wizz and Norwegian Air and has also held senior positions at Gatwick.
Hazelwood said: “I am delighted to have started my new role at such an exciting time at the airport and to be part of its ambitious growth strategy.
“This strategy will see forecast passenger growth supported across the site by our airline partners, concessionaires and property portfolio, ensuring BHX continues to serve its regional catchment sustainably and effectively into the future.
“My remit brings together all commercial and revenue driving teams, including airline development, commercial and property. I am very much looking forward to working with all our partners, driving more growth and value for our passengers and people.”
Morter will be the primary contact for airline sales teams, travel trade partners, including consolidators, consortia, online travel agents, travel management companies, tour operators and corporates.
His previous roles including commercial and operational positions at Tui, Qantas and British Airways.
At Birmingham, he is tasked with developing trade marketing campaigns, events and sales missions on behalf of the airport’s airline partners.
He will be the main contact of the travel agent community, updating partners about new airlines, routes, retail offerings and customer propositions.
Tobias said: “My focus will be on deepening engagement across the West Midlands travel market – including corporate travel buyers, travel management companies, the education sector, VFR travellers and the wider travel trade – to ensure demand from across the region continues to support the growth and performance of Birmingham Airport’s operations.”
